Photos from MBARI's 2011 Open House

On June 25, 2011, MBARI hosted its annual open house, providing the public with a once-a-year opportunity to visit the MBARI campus and talk with scientists, engineers, and marine operations crews about their work. These photos show some of the displays and activities that captivated kids and adults alike.

If you missed this year's Open House, keep an eye on our Open House web page for details on next year's event. You can also request to be notified by email by sending an email to openhouse@mbari.org.

Electrical engineer Alana Sherman shows a visitor an instrument designed by MBARI engineers to measure the movement of sand within Monterey Canyon. Photo: Keith Maynard

Platforms Group leader Kent Headley (right) and summer intern Liz Coward (middle) demonstrate how adding carbon dioxide to seawater can make the water more acidic. Photo: Keith Maynard

Senior Research Technician Kim Reisenbichler explains how this complicated instrument can measure the amount of oxygen consumed by jellies and other midwater animals. Photo: Todd Walsh

Marine biologist Steve Haddock (right) and summer intern Kristian McConville (left) demonstrate the Jellywatch web site, which allows people from all over the world to report and track blooms or jellies and other marine phenomena. Photo: Mariah Salisbury

For more information on this article, please contact Kim Fulton-Bennett: (831) 775-1835, kfb@mbari.org